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    Pinus strobus 'Golden Candles'

    Also Known As

    • Golden Candles Eastern White Pine
    • Golden Candles White Pine

    Plant type

    tree, conifer

    size

    • H: 8'-15'
    • W: 4'-8'

    planting zones

    • 3a-9b

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    Pinus strobus 'Golden Candles' plant details

    Pinus strobus 'Golden Candles' is an evergreen conifer tree with blue and green foliage. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - bright shade and even moisture water. Does well in clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Pinus strobus 'Golden Candles'

    Plant type: conifer tree
    Plant family: pinaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue and green
    Mature size: 4 FT - 8 FT - wide, 8 FT - 15 FT - tall
    Uses: pyramidal

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Pinus strobus 'Golden Candles'

    USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: clay, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Golden candles and needles make this upright shrubby conifer glow; larger than ?Goldie?. PSh/M-D

    By: Forestfarm

    Dramatic dual season interest makes you wonder why this pine isnt grown more widely. In spring, brilliant electric yellow candles decorate the broadly pyramidal tree for about six weeks. By the end of summer, the color softens to light green. Selected by

    By: Conifer Kingdom

    A 1985 Waxman selection with golden candles and foliage forming an upright shrubby plant that is larger than 'Goldie.'

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Brilliant yellow spring candles; gray-green needles streaked with yellow, broad pyramidal form. Hardy to zone 3.

    By: Lael's Moon Garden

    Gardening facts about Pinus strobus 'Golden Candles' plant

    How to Grow Pinus strobus 'Golden Candles'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • deer resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Pinus contorta var. latifolia 'Chief Joseph'

    aka Pinus contorta 'Chief Joseph', Chief Joseph Lodgepole Pine, Chief Joseph Pine

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8'-12'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • low - drought tolerant
    Photo of Pinus contorta var. latifolia 'Chief Joseph' form, landscape by Conifer Kingdom
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    Pinus thunbergii 'Thunderhead'

    aka Thunderhead Japanese Black Pine

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 4'-10'

    Width: 5'-15'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Pinus thunbergii 'Thunderhead' foliage by plant lust
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    Pinus parviflora 'Bergman'

    aka Pinus parviflora 'Bergmanii Select', Pinus parviflora 'Bergmanii', Bergman Japanese White Pine, Bergman's Japanese White Pine, Bergmanii Select Japanese White Pine

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
    Photo of Pinus parviflora 'Bergman' cones, foliage by plant lust
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    Pinus longaeva

    aka Great Basin Bristle Pine, Western Bristle Pine

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 15'-50'

    Width: 10'-30'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Pinus longaeva close-up by Stan Shebs
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    Pinus radiata

    aka Insignis Pine, Monterey Pine

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 50'-200'

    Width: 25'-100'

    • sun - mostly shade
    Photo of Pinus radiata form by Fir0002/Flagstaffotos
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